Juicebox Self. Winter 2015 | Page 51

body image is a topic consistently at the centre of controversy and debate

desperate hope to make a difference , members of the lower houses of parliament also voted for measures that will make it illegal for proana website to be on the internet , clamping down on these so called ’ thinspiration ’ sites which encourage viewers to seek excessive thinness by extreme eating restrictions , resulting in dangerously unhealthy lifestyles and even death . Although its good that steps have been made , we realise that its not something which will necessary conquer the problem , but they are going in the right direction in trying to do so .

Is the fashion industry to blame for these extreme body disorders ?